lekki

Lekki is a district on the Lagos Lagoon in Lagos State, Nigeria. It forms the Lekki Peninsula, a slender landform that runs east into the Atlantic and separates parts of Lagos from the mainland. The area lies largely within Eti-Osa Local Government Area and has undergone rapid urban expansion since the 1990s, evolving into a mixed-use zone of upscale residences, commercial centers, and tourist facilities.

Key transport corridors include the Lekki-Epe Expressway, which links Lekki to central Lagos, and the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, opened in 2013 to connect Lekki with Ikoyi. The district hosts planned and ongoing large-scale projects such as the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Lekki Port Complex (Lekki Deep Sea Port) in nearby Ibeju-Lekki, both intended to stimulate investment and expand Lagos's trade capacity.

Residential areas commonly associated with Lekki include Lekki Phase I and II, Victoria Garden City, Lekki Phase 1 to Ajah, and Ikota. The peninsula also contains green spaces and leisure facilities such as the Lekki Conservation Centre, and beaches around the area including Elegushi Beach and La Campagne Tropicana Beach. Shopping and entertainment centers in Lekki include Palms Shopping Mall and other retail clusters.

Lekki has frequently been cited in discussions of Lagos's growth and urban development. In October 2020, the Lekki Toll Gate area was a focal point of protests during the End SARS movement, drawing national and international attention. The area continues to develop amid ongoing infrastructure projects and rising population.